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  • Florentine barn conversion finished with green details

    "Green is such a relief in a world of beige!" says commenter

    In this week's comments update, readers are discussing the conversion of a Florentine barn into a compact home by Italian studio Fōntego Architettura. More about "Green is such a relief in a world of beige!" says commenter

    Rheanna Hopkins | 1 August 2025 | Leave a comment
  • Exterior of Fienile N by Fōntego Architettura

    Fōntego Architettura converts rural Florentine barn into space-efficient home

    Italian studio Fōntego Architettura has converted a former barn near Florence into Fienile N, a compact house with geometric window screens and mint-green cabinets. More about Fōntego Architettura converts rural Florentine barn into space-efficient home

    Amy Frearson | 28 July 2025 | Leave a comment
  • Chest by Pierre De Valck at Palazzo Corsini al Prato for Future Relics exhibition by Galerie Philia and Shifting Vision

    Six designers reimagine Renaissance artefacts for Future Relics exhibition

    Design gallery Galerie Philia has unveiled an exhibition of contemporary designs based on the collections of the Medici family in the greenhouse of Florence's 16th-century Palazzo Corsini al Prato. More about Six designers reimagine Renaissance artefacts for Future Relics exhibition

    Jennifer Hahn | 20 November 2024 | Leave a comment
  • Render of Aeroporto Amerigo Vespucci by Rafael Viñoly Architects

    Rafael Viñoly Architects unveils plans for vineyard-covered airport terminal

    US studio Rafael Viñoly Architects has unveiled its plans for an international terminal at Florence Airport in Italy that will be crowned by a 7.7-hectare vineyard. More about Rafael Viñoly Architects unveils plans for vineyard-covered airport terminal

    Lizzie Crook | 25 January 2024 | Leave a comment
  • Exterior of the Fendi factory by Piuarch

    Piuarch tops Fendi factory with green roof to blend into Tuscan landscape

    Italian architecture studio Piuarch has completed a production factory for fashion brand Fendi in Florence, which features a green roof to "look like a raised garden". More about Piuarch tops Fendi factory with green roof to blend into Tuscan landscape

    Amy Peacock | 26 January 2023 | Leave a comment
  • Assorted Frama chairs in wood panelled living room of Villa Medicea di Marignolle apartment by Albert Moya

    Frama designs apartment for filmmaker Albert Moya in Renaissance villa

    Copenhagen design brand Frama has contrasted modern furnishings against dark wood panelling inside this hybrid apartment and workspace in Florence, which belongs to Spanish director Albert Moya. More about Frama designs apartment for filmmaker Albert Moya in Renaissance villa

    Ali Morris | 25 July 2022 | Leave a comment
  • Carsten Holler Slide, photograph by Martino Margheri

    Carsten Höller installs slide experiment in Florentine palazzo

    Twin slides loop through a Renaissance palace created as part of an installation by Carsten Höller and neurobiologist Stefano Mancuso, which explores emotional effects of people on plants. More about Carsten Höller installs slide experiment in Florentine palazzo

    India Block | 25 April 2018 | Leave a comment
  • Carsten Holler slides

    Carsten Höller's next slide installation will reveal emotional links between people and plants

    Carsten Höller will explore how plants react to human emotions through his next slide installation, set to be built inside the courtyard of a palazzo in Florence, Italy. More about Carsten Höller's next slide installation will reveal emotional links between people and plants

    India Block | 2 March 2018 | Leave a comment
  • Florence to adopt Stefano Boeri's "anti-terror" planters proposal

    Stefano Boeri's proposal to use trees and planters to protect against terror attacks instead of "ugly" military-style barriers is to be implemented in Florence, mayor Dario Nardella has announced. More about Florence to adopt Stefano Boeri's "anti-terror" planters proposal

    Gunseli Yalcinkaya | 11 September 2017 | 8 comments
  • Home & Office in Florence by Silvia Allori

    Fold-out furniture and storage solutions transform Silvia Allori's home into a studio

    Architect Silvia Allori has overhauled a 1970s flat in Florence to create her own home and workspace, which features furniture that folds down from the walls and a shiny gold curtain that hides mess (+ slideshow). More about Fold-out furniture and storage solutions transform Silvia Allori's home into a studio

    Jessica Mairs | 6 August 2016 | 7 comments
  • Antinori Winery by ARCHEA ASSOCIATI

    Antinori Winery by Archea Associati

    Huge terracotta wine vaults are concealed beneath a vineyard at this winery outside Florence by Italian firm Archea Associati (+ slideshow). More about Antinori Winery by Archea Associati

    Amy Frearson | 4 May 2013 | 10 comments
  • Skin by Michael Young and Katrin Olina

    Skin is a new cosmetic surgery in Florence, Italy, designed by Michael Young and Katrin Olina. More about Skin by Michael Young and Katrin Olina

    Marcus Fairs | 8 June 2007 | 7 comments

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